ICU Veterinary Nurse - Pet ICU – Underwood, QLD
Part of Animal Emergency Australia
About the Role
Pet Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is seeking an experienced ICU / Emergency Veterinary Nurse to join our 24/7 critical care team in Underwood.
This is a high-acuity nursing role working exclusively with complex emergency and intensive care patients in a purpose-built referral facility.
You Will Assist In Managing
* Severe trauma cases
* Complex medical and surgical patients
* Mechanical ventilation
* Advanced monitoring and diagnostics
* Post-operative referral cases
About Us
Pet ICU is part of Animal Emergency Australia (AEA) — Australia's leading emergency-only, people-owned veterinary network.
We operate 16 Emergency & Critical Care hospitals nationally, delivering patient-first care while building sustainable careers for veterinary professionals.
Being People-owned Means
* We prioritize clinical standards over corporate shortcuts
* Decisions are made by veterinary professionals
* Our focus is long-term sustainability — for patients and teams
Our Underwood ICU facility includes
* Full in-house laboratory (including blood gas analysis)
* Digital radiography & ultrasound
* Advanced multiparameter monitoring
* Mechanical ventilation capabilityAccess to MRI
What You'll Need
* Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (essential)
* Minimum 4 years' nursing experience
* ECC or ICU experience preferred
* Confidence with complex medical & surgical cases
* Strong communication skills
* Availability for a rotating 24-hour roster (including weekends & public holidays)
* Mechanical ventilation experience highly regarded.
What We Offer
* $30 – $45 per hour + super (based on ICU experience)
* Flexible full-time, part-time or casual options
* Exposure to referral-level ICU cases
* Access to AEA-wide CPD and development pathways
* Modern, purpose-built ICU facility
* Supportive, high-performing team culture
* Career progression opportunities within a 16-hospital national network
Apply Now
If you're an experienced emergency or ICU nurse ready to work at an advanced level within a people-owned ECC network, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV and cover letter to Tee at careers@aes.email outlining your ICU/ECC experience and roster availability.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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